Facilities Maintenance Technician – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC

Off the Hook Restaurants•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for upkeep, repair, and preventive maintenance of refrigeration and HVAC systems and other physical assets across Off The Hook restaurant locations in Southeast Louisiana. The role focuses on walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in units, ice machines, and rooftop HVAC systems, ensuring equipment and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with health, safety, and brand standards. The position reports to the Director of Project Management and Facilities Maintenance and serves locations throughout the Southeast Louisiana region. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, hands-on professional with strong refrigeration and HVAC experience, broad trade skills, and a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The role includes scheduled maintenance and repairs, work-order and equipment-record management, and emergency response as needed, including after hours and weekends.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience with commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and building schematics.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces, on ladders, and on rooftops.
Valid Louisiana driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

EPA 608 Certification (Universal or Type II), or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Restaurant or food-service maintenance experience.
Experience repairing commercial cooking equipment, including fryers, grills, flat tops, and ovens.
Light electrical and plumbing experience.
Familiarity with hood and Ansul fire suppression systems.
Experience managing work orders across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in refrigeration units, and ice machines, ensuring food-safety temperature compliance.
Maintain and repair rooftop HVAC units, split systems, exhaust fans, and makeup air units, including filter replacement, coil cleaning, and belt and motor inspections.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems across assigned locations.
Diagnose and perform minor and complex repairs on commercial cooking equipment, including fryers, grills, flat tops, ovens, steam tables, slicers, and mixers.
Calibrate cooking equipment temperatures and verify gas pressure, ignition, and burner performance.
Perform light electrical tasks, including replacing fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, and switches, and troubleshooting circuit breakers and GFCI outlets within applicable code requirements.
Address plumbing issues, including clogged drains, running toilets, leaking faucets, and floor drain maintenance; coordinate major repairs with licensed plumbers.
Inspect and maintain hood and Ansul fire suppression systems and coordinate semi-annual certification with licensed contractors.
Maintain preventive-maintenance logs, service records, and equipment histories; prioritize and manage work orders across multiple locations.
Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed, including after hours and weekends.
Keep the maintenance vehicle organized and maintain parts inventory.